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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1903

Page

9

Society Gossip At Washburn Campus Event

Community social on Washburn campus features a long list of attendees from Woodlawn to Ottawa and Topeka. Names include Miss Eva Smith, Miss Isabel Horton, Mrs Norton, Mr Norton, Mr Reed, Miss Helen Gutrton, Miss Fay Quinston, and many other locals. Attendees travel from St Louis, Chicago, New York, and Newport. plans include trips to Bugland Boottand and Eureka Lake with several faculty and townspeople visiting over the weekend.

Teoeka Sropy Rave Toke Sund Mos Tmith Nis Helen Smith Eva Smith Mise Isabel B. Horton Cael Reed Ray Hall Mims Nelle McKirahan Charlie Chap- Han HP Roswell Artiur Hideo J D. Norton Miley Sue Harriet Jones and Davie Mes WG. Frost Ohn Fielsh Dickie W. Mathews Mini Jers Campbell Ins Margret Wilean Heathow Charies TD. Alden W. Ft McKira~ Tan Bal . Guilferd Dudley Mies Helen Gutrton Mise Fay Quinston J.C. Wilson Harley Retsman Allteer Hostatler S_aieishman Mie Pauling Peak Mitt Ols Barry FE Grimes Maud Ghrimes Mins Hezel Grimes Russell Grimes Allen McNeal Hagel Howe GW. Snyder W. McKlraban Mlc. Goddard Frank P. Maclennan Mary MacLennan Whckidul James O'Hare Lither Smith Winnie Oer Bugland Boottand Stonpine St Louie Chicago New York Keune Caliarnia Rand Jerry Black Perea Helen HR. Ingaiiy Washburn College Kanan City Newport Hal Hoglett Grantvile Charles Kleinians Biss Willy Rodgers Andre. Bisek Ottawa Mire Kate Piviskion Mies Clare Fivisiman Pan Mulvane Eureka Take Bakes Lene Tallon Tr Holton W. G. Kelley Mountains Colorado Mary Frost Galesburg Excelsior Sprinie IG. Poster Ruth Mowray Thacher Rige Maputs Topeks Ward Silver Concordia Albert Warner Tepeke la Junta Emils Gorton Athel Mary Morton Sneve Mira Kntir Quinehe Miescer Morton Wilt Chlesco Wniversity Elizabeth KK Croahy Hancock Point Maine Gertrude Hankin Bolton Tein Hammuitt Taliaterris Paxton Fittmore Strerc Pam Clay Street J. M. Dumenil J. F. Moses Wilbur McClain Mabel Moss Gloria Dumenil Valley Falls K. MacLennan Feft Toiay James McArthur George Esterly George Hubert Esterly Lawrence DE Eaterly Winifred Vanderpool Holton L. Short Chanute Kern Meade Chillicothe David Norton David Hopkine Denver W. EK. McVey Maude Pauline Port Smith Ark J.D. M. Hardison John Miet Nellie Maxwell Ede H. Berry Theodore Podwell Christ Hoepital Otto Weberg Colrade Nisht Fld. Stickney Ruth Thst

Double Headed Snake Exhibition at Memorial Museum

A tropical Amphirbunni specimen, 42 inches long with a blunt tail, arrives at the Memorial Museum’s natural history department. Found near Half Moon Bay, the 4,000 mile temperate zone relocation raises questions about its origin and nocturnal habits. City ticket reads Pacino road and Kansas Avenue.

San Francisco Natural History Department Memorial Myuseum

Kipling Verse Criticized by Burman Artist in Topeka

A Topeka report mocks Kipling’s Mandalay poem claims by Ah Sou a Burman from Rangoon who lectured here. He argues sea directions from Moulmein are wrong and Mandalay road is misdescribed. notes on the poet’s accuracy and local cultural quirks are satirized while praising Kipling’s rhythm. The piece dismisses the need for exact geography in poetry and shields Kipling’s popularity.

Topeka Rudyard Kipling India Baptist College Rangoon Kipling Mandalay Ah Sou FR. D. Johnson Santa Pe Montmeth Moulmery Moulmein Moulnein China al Sou Shaw Ile Ah Sov Ipt Mr. Ah Sou Tommy Atkins Smoulmein Angoan Burma

Barr Files Bankrupt Petition in Milwaukee

Reverend Thomas Edward Barr of Milwaukee filed for bankruptcy in U S court seeking relief. Debts total about 6352 dollars 51 cents with assets listed as 3301 cash and several belongings including clothes a gold watch two overcoats and 30 theological volumes. Creditors come from Lake Forest Beloit Racine and Chicago among other places.

I. &. Barr Milwaukee Wik Thomas Edward Barr The People’s Pulpit United States Br. Barr Lake Forest Til Beloit Racine Wie Ligonier Ind Chicago Milwantes Pfister Ett Vite

Dr M L McLellan found dead in bath tub Topeka

Dr H H McLellan of 118 Throop Street Topeka was discovered dead in a bathtub Sunday night. Heart failure is presumed. He had practiced in Topeka nine years after coming from St Marys. He left home with his wife and daughter and was found by his wife after neighbors heard a call for help.

H. H. McLellan Pouwin Mellillan Thenatt McLellan Lok MeLetius Mira MeLalian Melstien Topeka Marva Throop Street Dr. Grubbs Om Dausher

Body found on Port Stanley Beach fuels murder suspicions

Port Stanley Ontario July 20 a woman's body about 25 washed ashore after spending several hours in the water. She wore costly undergarments and high heeled French kid shoes. A shallow cut at the right temple raises murder suspicions though her identity remains unknown.

Ontario Port Stanley

Claim to ransom millions to prove title to estate

Milwaukee July 20 Major AE says the ransom of 70 000 200 dollars is held in trust for English heirs by the British crown. Heir claimants include Senator Rareom of North Carolina and about 1000 heirs contend the original Ransom estate should pass on death intestate. The Ransom brothers Nathantet and siblings are named in the contested title dispute.

Wilwaukee England Senator Rareom North Carolina Tittle Nathantet

Palmyra Man Proves Estate Title Chain Through Family Aid

Palmyra Wisconsin father of Major Ran som devises a chain of evidence to verify a family estate title. W C Ransom of St Joseph Michigan organized the case records and Millionaire Ransome of Boston financed the effort. Major Munson says the tale has long been known, but he now invests $1000 of his own money for an English trip, confident in success.

Palmyra Wis Major Ransom W.C. Ransom St. Joseph Mich Ransome Boston Major Munson

Phil Daly’s Gambling Club Goes Under Hammer

New York July 20 Phil Daly's Pennsylvania club house at Long Branch once the nations leading gambling venue is advertised for sale in August. The ornate club furnishings cost over 250 400 and were seized after county officials closed the establishment last July. Elder Daly was among those charged while Phil Daly Jr was fined 1500. The sale follows an attachment by W H L Hallowell and Mary Marks widow of a famous bookmaker.

New York Phil Daly Pennsylvania Long Branch Freeholl Daly Wes Phil Dairy, Jr John Hoey W. H L. Hallowell Mary Edward Marks

Society women swim race on Gull Lake in 1920s

Kalamazoo society women Mrs O Parker and Mrs James Court set a new Gull Lake swimming record for women. Mrs Court swam one and one eighth miles in 7 16 minutes, winning by 29 seconds. In a second race two hours later Mrs Parker defeated Mrs Court by sewing, covering the course in about 16 minutes. Reporters watched from banks and boats as launches trailed behind. Train schedules and travel notices follow. An unrelated ad touts Dom's Ointment as a safe cure.

Kalamazoo Mich Guy 0. Parker James Court Society Women New York Gull Lake Allendale Court Mra. Court Parker

Prominent Candidates to Succeed Pope Leo

The College of Cardinals faces a conclave to choose a new pope after Leo's death. Cardinals Gotti Rampolla Oreglia Satelli Vannutelli are highlighted as likely frontrunners, though others outside the group may be chosen.

Leo St. Peter College of Cardinals Cardinal Gotti Mgr Gotti Cardinal Rampolla Oreglia Satelli Vannntelli

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